Considered a must-see in Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón is not an ordinary staircase, but rather the life's work of a Chilean painter named Jorge Selarón, his odd obsession and his romantic homage to the city that adopted him. The 'Escadaria' is made up of 250 steps and over 2000 tiles: stretch your legs and get ready to climb an astonishing cascade of colours.

Nestled in its Arctic setting, the islands of Luleå form the world's unique brackish water archipelago, blending sweet and saltwater in an unparalleled environment. With over 1000 islands awaiting exploration, the Luleå archipelago beckons adventurers. The extended summer nights infuse life into the archipelago — accessible by boat or canoe. As winter blankets the landscape in ice, an endless winter wonderland emerges, perfect for exploration on foot, by snowmobile, car, or cross-country skis.

Cho Lon, also well-known as Chinatown, is an area of Ho Chi Minh where many Chinese immigrants reside and earn their living. Within Cho Lon, the biggest and most crowded trade hub is Tan Binh Market, where you can find a wide range of clothing and knick-knacks at very low prices (although be warned the assortment is mostly made up of obscure dried edibles and Chinese ritual paraphernalia). An interesting time to visit Cho Lon is when locals celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. During Tet, all shops and eateries are lavishly decorated with multi-coloured lanterns, and streets seem to become deluged with the lucky colour red.